415 | James Pethokoukis: Conservative Futurism & Up Wing Politics - Building the Sci-Fi Future We We're Promised
The Realignment
The Cultural Change and the Up Wing View of the World
Humanity underwent a cultural change 500 years ago, realizing it had the power to create a different world. This mindset is the foundation of an up wing view, which emphasizes progress and innovation. The film Interstellar illustrates this idea, where a society that abandoned progress struggles to solve an existential crisis. The main character highlights the importance of looking towards the stars and not assuming we have already discovered everything. This mindset is crucial in addressing issues like climate change and energy policy.
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